Goodbye, Google Hangouts. Hello, Google Chat!

Google Hangouts is being phased out and replaced with Google Chat which includes some really useful, new features. Google Chat allows users to create new threads for new topics and to search through all previous chats to easily locate past discussions. I LOVE the new features! If you've used Google Hangouts in the past, switch to Chat now!

Here's how to access it:

• Website: chat.google.com
• Windows software install: link
• Google Play App: link
• iTunes App: link

I recommend you set up a Chat with your PLC members for a quick way to ask questions and get answers on the run! 

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Getting Started with Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts are a great way to quickly connect with others around the world. Staff in FISD is able to use the feature but students are not.

Check out Amy Mayer's video on Getting Started with Google Hangouts.

Use it for:

Collaborating with teachers in other buildings

Guest speakers

Check in with a homebound student

Back to School with Google Chrome: The Complete Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Chrome browser can be found here.

Bye bye, Google+

Google+ will soon close its doors but have no fear, Google Hangouts, Photos and Streams will live on!

Read more here: 

Google+ is dead! Long live Photos and Streams and Hangouts